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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?
(a) So they cannot be manipulated.
(b) So they can be properly monitored.
(c) So people understand what they are getting into.
(d) So they do not become confused with others.

2. Who is inferior in Callicles' opinion?
(a) Children.
(b) Naturally weak.
(c) Poor men.
(d) Philosophers.

3. What does Socrates claims the purpose of prose and poetry?
(a) To educate.
(b) To satisfy crowds.
(c) To distract.
(d) To raise questions.

4. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they scare people.
(b) Because they betray people.
(c) Because they cannot share.
(d) Because they are flakey.

5. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Help.
(c) Company.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?

2. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?

3. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?

4. According to Callicles, where does happiness come from?

5. What does Socrates suggest is the only way one can avoid harmful pleasures?

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